Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting

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Published
April 11, 2022

Bail set at $7,500 for Randolph man arrested on drug charges after shooting

Eric C. Cooper, 35, arrested after an investigation into a shooting uncovers cocaine, fentanyl, cash and weapons, police say.
Published
April 9, 2022

Randolph shooting leads to arrest and drug seizure

A 42-year-old man was injured early Saturday morning in a Randolph home where police later found cocaine and fentanyl.
Published
March 3, 2022

Discarded materials leads to damaging fire at Pittston home, official says

Pittston Fire Chief Joshua Johnson said some discarded materials ignited the fire outside the house, which spread into the roof.
Published
July 28, 2021

Vassalboro man who allegedly stole ashes, geckos, indicted on domestic violence, burglary charges

A Kennebec County grand jury handed up indictments July 22 and 23.
Published
March 8, 2021

Maine Ethics Commission says Senate District 14 candidate violated election law, but assesses no penalty

At issue are four electronic signs posted on behalf of William Guerrette, the Republican candidate in the race, and whether they comply with state election laws.
Published
January 27, 2021

Little ice on Kennebec River system delays smelt season

Warmer than average temperatures and heavy rains so far this winter have slowed ice formation on the Kennebec River and its tributaries, and it's not clear that enough ice will form for smelt fishing this year.
Published
January 26, 2021

Suspect still loose after two police chases in Augusta, Randolph and Pittston

Augusta police broke off one of the chases last week after it was determined the threat to public safety outweighed allowing the suspect to flee.
Published
November 3, 2020

Augusta-area voters, not deterred by pandemic, line up to vote

Despite what is expected to be a record-breaking number of people voting by absentee before the election, numerous central Maine residents voting in person at the polls on Election Day.
Published
July 28, 2020

Oakland and New York men indicted on drug trafficking charges after motel bust

Eric Caswell, 41, of Oakland and Tarik Squire, 37, of Bronx, New York, were arrested Jan. 2 by Augusta police and Maine Drug Enforcement agents, who were waiting for them at the Super 8 motel in Augusta.
Published
February 2, 2020

Baked bean suppers: A timeless Maine tradition

Not surprising, the community dinner Saturday at Randolph United Methodist Church included baked beans.